Overview

• Gale died on May 27 in Los Angeles and his niece Kayse Gale announced his passing with a tongue-in-cheek tribute on Facebook.
• He was best known for providing the body and movements of Chucky in 1988’s Child’s Play and reprising the role in its 1990 sequel.
• Over a career of more than 130 screen appearances, Gale specialized in physically demanding parts and performances under elaborate costumes.
• Born August 23, 1963, in Plainwell, Michigan, he moved to Hollywood at age 20 with just $41, forging a unique path in film and television.
• In 2023, he faced accusations of inappropriate contact with minors that were later dropped for lack of evidence, and he was formally cleared.